“I want my daughter to tell me everything”: Soha Ali Khan reveals how her parents raised her and why she wants to parent her daughter Inaaya differently

August 27, 2026 - 01:40

For many parents, being close to their child means knowing what is happening in their life. But as children grow older, that closeness changes. Soha Ali Khan recently opened up about her own childhood and how she hopes to parent her daughter, Inaaya, with a different kind of bond.

Soha shared that her parents, Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, gave her a lot of freedom while also keeping a watchful eye. They trusted her, but they also set clear boundaries. She says that approach taught her responsibility, but it also meant she did not always share every detail of her life with them. There was a certain distance, a sense of privacy, that she now wants to change with her own daughter.

"I want my daughter to tell me everything," Soha said in a recent interview. She explained that she does not want Inaaya to feel like she has to hide parts of her life or deal with problems alone. Instead of relying on rules and restrictions, Soha wants to build a relationship based on open communication and trust. She wants Inaaya to feel safe coming to her with anything, whether it is a small worry or a big mistake.

The actress acknowledged that parenting is not easy and that every child is different. She knows that being too strict can push a child away, but being too lenient can also create issues. Her goal is to find a middle ground where Inaaya feels heard and understood, not judged. She hopes that by being more open and less authoritative than her own parents were, she can create a friendship that lasts into Inaaya's teenage years and beyond.

Soha also reflected on how times have changed. Children today face different pressures, from social media to academic stress. She believes that having a strong emotional connection at home is more important than ever. She wants Inaaya to know that no matter what happens outside, her mother will always be a safe place to land. That is the kind of parenting she hopes to practice, one built on listening rather than lecturing.